Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Barcelona : Liveliest City in the Mediterranean

Barcelona is situated in the
State of Catalunya in Spain. The city is a Blend of Sun, Sea, Nightlife and
Street Food. Barcelona is the 2nd largest city in Spain and the liveliest
city on the Mediterranean. The city
greets you with Beautiful Architecture, Amazing Art and a vibrant International
Community. Being close to the
Mediterranean, the city has a temperate climate all around the year. It is a yearlong destination, and you can
visit anytime. Barcelona gained popularity in the last 2 decades. Apart from
having a Flamboyant Football culture, Barcelona developed itself into a tourist
destination. The Sea shores of the city
were developed to attract tourists from all around the world. Barcelona is very
famous among western tourists, who love Beaches and Sea shores. Barcelona is a
Party Place with something for everyone.

Getting around Barcelona is very
easy. The Public Transport system is very good. Taxis, Metro and Buses are available
everywhere. You can also roam around in a cycle. Many locals love travelling by
Cycle. It’s a great option for tourists as well. Places to see in Barcelona
include La Rambla, Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Placa de Catalunya, Barcelona
Cathedral, Casa Mila, Montjuic, Camp Nou, Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas
Street.

Barcelona has a great Food
Culture. In fact many people say that it is the Food Capital of Europe. Many
International Tourists say that Barcelona is the 2nd best Food
Paradise after Hong Kong. The city is flooded with Street vendors, Bars, Cafes
and Nightclubs. Being close to the Sea, it has one of the best varieties of Sea
Food on offer. Restaurants around the city are multi-cultural and
multi-cuisine. Food from all over the world is available here. Spanish Donuts
are a hot favourite and must be tried. The State of Catalunya is famous for its
Wine. When in Barcelona, do taste their world famous Wine. The city’s Food
Culture is dominated by the Mediterranean Diet.

Barcelona is one of the liveliest
cities and has a great shopping culture as well. Shopping is reasonable here.
Outlets like ZARA and HnM are cheap and reasonable. These outlets offer the
Best Clothes at great prices. Similarly, many other outlets are also
affordable. Barcelona is cheap as compared to other parts of Europe, and is worth
spending on. Have at least a day for shopping. Shopaholics will be mesmerized
by shops and retail outlets around the city. As Barcelona is the home of
Barcelona FC, you will find Barcelona FC merchandise all around the city.
Though the best merchandise would be available in the Barcelona FC Stadium, but
you can find it everywhere. If you are a Football Fan, you must purchase them.

Barcelona has a well-connected Airport
with Flights coming from all over the world. Carriers like Finnair, Emirates,
Etihad, Qatar, Ryan Air, Easy Jet, British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa
have regular flights to Barcelona. As we know that Europe is well connected by
Rail, it’s a great option to use. Trains from all parts of Europe come to
Barcelona. So, if you are coming from other parts of Europe, Rail or Road is a
great option.